I get asked a lot about printers. And, the number one thing I’ve noticed is that crafters don’t know what type of printer they need to tackle which projects. Let’s get this all sorted out today. Crafting: What Printers Do What? Inkjet – An inkjet printer is what most people will likely have at home. …
Starting Your Business
Yesterday I talked about separate bank accounts in your craft business. Today, let’s look at expenses. Do you ever ask yourself: Where does all my money go? Or, why don’t I have as much money as I thought I did in my business bank account? I know I do! A spending audit is an easy …
Let’s talk bank accounts and your Silhouette or Cricut craft business for a few minutes. Earlier in the year, I had a craft business owner email me for advice about the easiest way to separate her business expenses from her household expenses when she was preparing to file her federal taxes. She told me that …
I get asked a lot about what craft business owners should call themselves in their businesses. Unfortunately, among the general public, ‘crafter’ has a somewhat of a negative connotation. The common belief of many is that craft projects and crafting is something that anyone can do. Some may relate ‘crafts’ to something made by a …
I recently wrote an article on how to make names plural for crafters. Now, it’s time to talk about grammar. Specifically, grammar on your website, product listings, social media, and more. Remember, everything you write or say online is a direct reflection of your business. Customers will not take you seriously if you have spelling …
Last month, many crafters received Silhouettes and Cricuts under their Christmas trees. (If you didn’t go buy yourself one: Silhouette Cameo 3 or Cricut Maker!) Every January that I get tons of emails asking, “Christine, how do I start selling products made with my Silhouette or Cricut?” Today, I’m sharing my recommended path for new …
Cutting for Business readers! I have two favors to ask, straight from my heart: 5 Reasons Your Prices Don’t Have to be the Cheapest 1. Cheap Prices = Cheap Materials It may or may not surprise you that studies have shown that many buyers equate cheap prices with inferior materials or lack of experience. Think …
Bad news to start the day, readers. At least two Cutting for Business readers have had small business payments from Facebook Messenger frozen. Coincidentally, both were selling plush elves through Facebook Groups. This means that Facebook is holding their payments – and may suspend their Facebook pages and/or accounts. Why? Using Facebook Messenger to collect …
To accept credit cards from customers in your Silhouette or Cricut business, you have to use a payment processor. Of course, your business is charged a fee for using the service. This means that you have two options regarding the fees: You can absorb the cost of payment processing, or you can pass the fee …